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Delegates follow a panel discussion at the Summit that aimed to discuss how Africa can leverage mobile infrastructure to achieve economic gains. Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Affordability and infrastructure gaps stall Africa’s 5G rollout, experts warn

Friday, October 24, 2025
From left: Pelonomi Moiloa; Lelapa, CEO and co-founder; Alain Maupin, Vice President and Head of Customer Unit East and North Africa, Ericsson Europe, Middle East & Africa; Deborah Egbo, public health advocate; and Enzo Scarcella, MTN Group Consumer Executive, at the “Eliminating Bias: AI for Africa” panel.
Technology

Inside the battle against bias: How Africa is rewriting the AI playbook

Thursday, October 23, 2025
By reframing connectivity as a basic economic right rather than a luxury, Africa’s telecom industry is betting on inclusion as its most powerful form of innovation.
Technology

Telcos push for tax cuts to make smartphones affordable, boost digital inclusion

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Rwanda has launched its first National Emergency Telecommunication Plan (NETP), providing a comprehensive framework to ensure resilient communication systems during disasters. Courtesy.
Technology

Rwanda strengthens telecom systems for disaster response

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The New Times

World Statistics Day 2025: Driving change with quality statistics for everyone

Monday, October 20, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion during the official launch of the Financial Sector Development Strategy on Thursday, October 16. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Economy

Listing more state-owned companies could boost capital market, experts say

Thursday, October 16, 2025
ACP Steven Rukumba, Commissioner for Testing and Licensing at Rwanda National Police, speaks during the senatorial session that was assessing government’s measures meant to address road accidents, on October 10, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Rwanda

How new road traffic bill may change driver behaviour

Friday, October 10, 2025
Jean-Paulin Uwitonze, the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Taxpayer Services and Communications at RRA, while presenting the smuggled fabrics of Kitenge intercepted in Rusizi District on September 28.
Crime

Rwf18m worth of Kitenge fabrics seized in smuggling crackdown

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) paraded 26 people suspected of engaging in fraudulent schemes targeting mobile money users , on Monday, September 8. Courtesy
Crime

26 arrested in Rwf30m mobile money fraud scheme

Monday, September 08, 2025
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Tourism

Up close with Kamagaju, a conservation icon in Akagera park

Tuesday, September 09, 2025
MTN Rwanda Chief Executive Officer Monzer Ali and other officials at the launch of the campaign, branded Tunga Taci na MTN, launched on Tuesday, August 19, at MTN headquarters. Titus Manzi
Featured

MTN Rwanda, Yellow launch smartphone financing scheme ‘Tunga Taci na MTN’

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Delegates follow a presentation during the 2025 Microfinance Winter School for CEOs of Microfinance Institutions in Zimbabwe and Rwanda in Kigali on August 19. Courtesy
Technology

Why lenders need to adopt AI-powered credit scoring, blockchain tech

Tuesday, August 19, 2025